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How far is Saibai Island from Merauke?

The distance between Merauke (Mopah International Airport) and Saibai Island (Saibai Island Airport) is 162 miles / 261 kilometers / 141 nautical miles.

Mopah International Airport – Saibai Island Airport

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Distance from Merauke to Saibai Island

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Merauke to Saibai Island. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 161.930 miles
  • 260.602 kilometers
  • 140.714 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 161.878 miles
  • 260.517 kilometers
  • 140.668 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Merauke to Saibai Island?

The estimated flight time from Mopah International Airport to Saibai Island Airport is 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR)

On average, flying from Merauke to Saibai Island generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Merauke to Saibai Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mopah International Airport (MKQ) and Saibai Island Airport (SBR).

Airport information

Origin Mopah International Airport
City: Merauke
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: MKQ
ICAO Code: WAKK
Coordinates: 8°31′13″S, 140°25′4″E
Destination Saibai Island Airport
City: Saibai Island
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: SBR
ICAO Code: YSII
Coordinates: 9°22′41″S, 142°37′30″E